tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17034574837814484362024-02-19T04:11:16.215-08:00PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER ANAKyuyunkumalasarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03996752130749221840noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703457483781448436.post-34528962192508789152011-04-04T02:39:00.000-07:002011-04-04T02:41:06.920-07:00Building children's character<div style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;">[Excerpts from <i>How to have 'Amazing Kids' </i>by Barbara Joy Clarke]</span></span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><b>It is very important to build character in children as then only they will know the difference between right and wrong.Children who have been taught character will also practise the right thing.This will make a better society and hence a better nation to live.Here's an A to Z guidelines for character building.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><b>CHARACTER </b>is a belief in an absolute system of right and wrong, combined with the will to do what is right regardless of the cost. Therefore, a person with character will say, "What's the right thing</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">to do?" and a person with NO character will say, "What's in it for me?". You automatically have respect for a person with 'character'.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Character deals with the matters of the heart--the inner you, not the outer you. The foundation of a person is the character. When you are an adult, you should proudly be able to say…I'm a person of character, I don't do what's wrong".</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"> <a name='more'></a></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">In the past, society defined success in terms of character--what a person stood for, what a person believes, and the condition of the heart of the person. Unfortunately, in today's society, the shift is from character</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">to achievement, to performance, to doing. It's no longer what the condition of your heart is, it's how <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">well you</span> perform. We are living in a culture today when we come to a fork in the road where we have to choose character over achievement, most choose achievement. When that happens, there is an automatic change in a person's ethics or values.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">We are slowly eliminating from our thinking and our line of sight the very thing we need most as individuals and as a nation.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Why is it important for parents to build 'character' in their children?</span></b></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: black;">Your children need to know within their hearts what is 'right' and what is 'wrong'.</span></b></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Children who have been taught 'character' by mom and dad automatically know 'right' from 'wrong' and have the will to practice what is the right thing to do regardless of the cost to them.</span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">The key is to instill in your children the very necessary "moral and value" system that will build character and discipline. This will enable your children to make the 'right choices' in their lives and have the will to practice them when pressured by outside influences, namely peer pressure.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Here are some A-Z guidelines:</span></b></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="color: black;">A is for Accountability - Hold your children accountable for their behaviour.</span></b></span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Making your children accountable for their behaviour teaches your kids right from wrong.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">It also teaches your kids that we are all allowed to make choices and that you expect them to make the right choice because they are a person of 'character'. All children who have character make the right choice…guide your children to make the right choice. He will quickly learn to be accountable for their behaviour and make the right choice.</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div>yuyunkumalasarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03996752130749221840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703457483781448436.post-75146717899771995262011-04-04T02:34:00.000-07:002011-04-04T02:41:47.434-07:00Character building for children isn't a course offered in school, but it should be. Here are suggestions for character building ideas.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsp1DGUmNPPYCUBsxehmZFSJvDe2EeELom9WQoEGL7OptVLhd_y79ngZ-6zgE2dyOF3pZAeC4X8mAdNLj1ld6yNY_A-yE7QEf5vjaj4EDd5jVB5T8CdJlFqRtrcJQ44UrYX2hkagEEpnb/s1600/ANAK+YUN.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsp1DGUmNPPYCUBsxehmZFSJvDe2EeELom9WQoEGL7OptVLhd_y79ngZ-6zgE2dyOF3pZAeC4X8mAdNLj1ld6yNY_A-yE7QEf5vjaj4EDd5jVB5T8CdJlFqRtrcJQ44UrYX2hkagEEpnb/s400/ANAK+YUN.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Character-building themes for kids and others: it sounds simple. Schools should teach character-building. Unfortunately many school districts do not consider this an important subject. However, the trend is changing. Parent and civic groups have urged school groups to include character-building in the curriculum. <br />
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Parents and teachers need to take time to build character in kids, and in themselves. Here are eight character building ideas to discuss at home, at school, at community groups, and churches, to build better character for a better America. <br />
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Respect: What does this mean? It is to show regard for the worth of someone else as well as yourself. If you don't respect yourself you can't respect others. So respect starts with yourself and in taking pride in your achievements and your potential. It also fosters self-control of your actions and emotions so as not to hurt other people's feelings. <br />
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Respect also should be shown to people in positions of responsibility and authority such as parents, teachers, ministers, librarian, police and firefighters. Along with that should be an appreciation for the importance of the effort these people made to become authority figures. They have had to go through years of training in school and through internship before joining the ranks. <br />
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The final element of respect is to be punctual. When you have an appointment or tell someone you will meet them at a certain time, be prompt. <br />
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Open the discussion on respect with questions rather than answers. For example: <br />
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How does wearing clean clothes to school show respect for yourself and your school? <br />
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When you are with your friends do you listen to their opinion? Do you go along with them because you are agree or because you want to be liked? How does this affect your sense of self-respect? <br />
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In school, how can you show respect for your teacher? Would you consider it respectful to talk in class during a lesson? Would you ever call your teacher by his or her first name?yuyunkumalasarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03996752130749221840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703457483781448436.post-7769287211096756342011-04-04T02:27:00.000-07:002011-04-04T02:43:26.443-07:00CHARACTER BUILDING FOR CHILDREN<h2 style="color: #006600;">By Leah Davies, M.Ed.</h2>The following quotes may be used in a variety of ways by both teachers and counselors. One idea is for a thought to be posted, read, and discussed at the beginning of each week. It could then be read daily with the students. At the end of the week ask them what they learned or how the thought applied to their lives or activities during the week. Have the children give written or oral examples, or have them draw a picture to illustrate their ideas.<br />
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<ol><li> How I look is not as important as how I act.</li>
<li> I treat others the way I want them to treat me.</li>
<li> I am a good sport; I follow the rules, take turns and play fair.</li>
<li>It is okay to laugh at funny things, but not to laugh at others.</li>
<li>I do not gossip; if I cannot say anything helpful, I do not say anything at all.<br />
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<li>When I am sad, I help myself feel better by thinking of things that are good in my life.</li>
<li>In order to have friends, I must act in a kind way.</li>
<li>I believe that I am someone who can do important things.</li>
<li>What I say and how I say it tells others the kind of person I am.</li>
<li>I appreciate my family, my teachers, and my school.</li>
<li>I treat everyone with respect.</li>
<li>When I listen, I show others that I care about them.</li>
<li>I am being a good citizen when I volunteer to help others.</li>
<li>I think for myself and make smart choices that are good for me.</li>
<li>Each day offers a new start to do my best.</li>
<li>I try to understand what my friends are feeling.</li>
<li>Everyone makes mistakes, so instead of getting angry with myself, I try to do better.</li>
<li>I do not give up; I keep trying until I can do my work.</li>
<li>Sharing with others makes me feel good and makes them feel good too.</li>
<li>I work out my problems without hurting myself or others.</li>
<li>I am being polite when I wait for my turn and say please and thank you.</li>
<li>When I smile at people, they usually smile back.</li>
<li> I encourage my friends to do their best.</li>
<li>My values guide me to do what is right.</li>
<li>I am honest; I do not cheat or steal.</li>
<li>When I am angry, I use self-control and do not hurt others.</li>
<li>I am being creative when I dance, draw, paint or write a poem or story.</li>
<li>I say, "No!" to things that could hurt my body like tobacco and alcohol.</li>
<li>When I do what I say I will do, I am being responsible.</li>
<li>I am grateful for what I have, so I share with others.</li>
<li>I try to learn something new each day.</li>
<li>When things do not go my way, I stop and think of what I can do to make them better.</li>
<li>I do not make fun of other children because I don't know what their life is like.<br />
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<li>I feel successful when I do my best.</li>
<li>Everyone has good and bad feelings.</li>
<li>I take care of myself by eating healthy food, exercising and getting enough rest.</li>
<li>I am being punctual when I am on time and do not keep people waiting.</li>
<li>When I cooperate with others, I get more done.</li>
<li>I follow the rules and try to make my school a better place.</li>
<li>I like to get to know children who are different from me.</li>
<li>Since I tell the truth, my friends trust me.</li>
<li>I look for what is good in others and I say what I like about them.</li>
<li>I buy only what I need and I save my money.</li>
<li>When I use my time wisely, there is usually enough time to do what I want to do.</li>
<li>I think before I act; how I act affects how others treat me.</li>
<li>Using manners helps me keep my friends.</li>
<li>I have courage to stand up for children who are teased.</li>
<li>Before I do something, I ask myself, "Is it safe?"</li>
<li>I am me -- I do not try to be like someone else.</li>
<li>I care about living things on earth so I recycle and do not litter.</li>
<li>When I write down what I think and feel, I learn about myself.</li>
<li>I plan ahead and think about what I want to do when I grow up</li>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Lebih dari itu, pedagogi puerocentris lewat perayaan atas spontanitas anak-anak (Edouard Claparède, Ovide Decroly, Maria Montessori) yang mewarnai Eropa dan Amerika Serikat awal abad ke-19 kian dianggap tak mencukupi lagi bagi formasi intelektual dan kultural seorang pribadi.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Polemik anti-positivis dan anti-naturalis di Eropa awal abad ke-19 merupakan gerakan pembebasan dari determinisme natural menuju dimensi spiritual, bergerak dari formasi personal dengan pendekatan psiko-sosial menuju cita-cita humanisme yang lebih integral. Pendidikan karakter merupakan sebuah usaha untuk menghidupkan kembali pedagogi ideal-spiritual yang sempat hilang diterjang gelombang positivisme ala Comte.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Tujuan pendidikan adalah untuk pembentukan karakter yang terwujud dalam kesatuan esensial si subyek dengan perilaku dan sikap hidup yang dimilikinya. Bagi Foerster, karakter merupakan sesuatu yang mengualifikasi seorang pribadi. Karakter menjadi identitas yang mengatasi pengalaman kontingen yang selalu berubah. Dari kematangan karakter inilah, kualitas seorang pribadi diukur.</span></div><br />
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</b></span>yuyunkumalasarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03996752130749221840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703457483781448436.post-41562061955270145872011-03-28T03:01:00.001-07:002011-03-28T03:01:56.623-07:00caracter educationI grew up in Indonesia and went to college in the United States to become an expert in food and nutrition to help people at home in Indonesia. But when I came home in 1993, I started to think that many of the social problems in my country related back to the first years of school: kindergarten. I realized that kindergarten is not only a place to learn reading, writing, or math, but also a place to make friends and learn how to become a good, honest person that wants to help your community. <br />
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Kindergarten is the key to becoming to successful. I thought that because so many people missed out on this experience of kindergarten, including leaders of the country, they missed out on a lot of important learning, including learning how to help their community. That’s when I started the Indonesia Heritage Foundation with my husband in 2000 to create more kindergartens for more kids. <br />
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<span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;">WHERE WE WORK<br />
</span></div><div>Indonesia Heritage Foundation works in many parts of Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia. We work in villages that are far away from cities and poor areas within cities. Most of our work is in areas around Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, and in Aceh, the area of Indonesia that was damaged by the tsunami in December 2004. </div><div> <br />
<span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;">WHO WE HELP <br />
</span></div><div>Less than 2 out of 10 of Indonesia’s children get a chance to go to kindergarten. Because kindergartens are not free, very few families can afford to send their children to kindergarten.</div><div>Most families live in small cities or far away from cities where there are hardly any <br />
kindergartens to go to at all. <br />
</div><div>Many people don’t believe that kindergarten is an important learning experience. They also think that setting up a kindergarten is very expensive and not worth the cost. <br />
</div><div><span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;">OUR UNIQUE SOLUTION <br />
</span></div><div>Create more kindergartens! <br />
</div><div>We discovered a way that setting up kindergartens doesn’t have to cost a lot. We use buildings that already exist instead of using time and money to build a new building. Kindergartens can come together in a space like a garage or front yard or a church or mosque. This way, we only have to ask families to pay a very small school fee to keep the school running. <br />
</div><div>We have started more than 300 kindergartens in many different neighborhoods. These kindergartens are available to the families that live in that area at a very low cost. <br />
</div><div>Each kindergarten has 2 teachers and 30 to 40 students. We train teachers from each neighborhood and make sure that they teach lessons about honesty, caring and being part of your community along with reading, writing and math. </div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="1" hspace="10" src="http://www.commoncents.org/images/Indonesia_Heritage_unique_solution.jpg" vspace="5" /></div><div><span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><br />
HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH YOUR PENNY HARVEST FUNDS</span></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px;"> </blockquote><div>• $150 can purchase all the <strong>story books</strong> needed to teach kids about good values<br />
• $200 can fund <strong>teacher trainings</strong> for 10 teachers <br />
• $400 can fund all the<strong> educational toys</strong> needed in one preschool <br />
• $3000 can set up<strong> a whole new kindergarten</strong> in a neighborhood</div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px;"> </blockquote><div><span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><br />
HOW YOU CAN PARTNER WITH US</span></div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px;"> </blockquote><div>• We can connect you with one of our new preschools so that you can write to students in Indonesia.<br />
• We will help you set up a supply drive in your school to send us materials we need for the preschools. </div><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px;"> </blockquote><div><span style="color: #a74d11; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; margin: 5px 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><br />
CONTACT US<br />
</span></div><div>Name: Ratna Megawangi <br />
Title: Executive Director<br />
Address: Jalan Raya Bogor km 31<br />
No. 46 Restoran Papatua Pizza<br />
Cimanggis Depok Indonesia 16951<br />
Email: <a href="mailto:rmegawan@indosat.net.id">rmegawan@indosat.net.id</a><br />
Phone: 011-62-21-5201634 (Indonesia)<br />
Fax: 011-62-21-5201635 (Indonesia)<br />
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